Louis Vuitton at Grand Palais

Back from my holidays in Antibes where I celebrated Christmas with my family, I rushed to the Grand Palais to see the exhibition dedicated to the famous house, Louis Vuitton. I have always been a huge fan of Louis Vuitton and I was looking forward it.

As Olivier Saillard, the curator explained, the exhibition is a major restrospective about the history of Louis Vuitton, from its creation, in the 18th century until now. The installation shows both historical and contemporary pieces. It's divided into chapters related to the history of Louis Vuitton (motocars, yatching, trains) and new chapters such as writing, perfume, mensware. According to me, it's a great idea; I totally ignored that Louis Vuitton had also played a part in these fields. 

There is so much to see! I just couldn't imagine so many different trunks had been created. It was really interesting. I had a great time. 

Until February 21st, 2016

Grand Palais

Entrance via Square Jean Perrin

Wednesday to Monday from 10am to 8pm (10pm on wednesday, Friday and Saturday)

Lenotre charms 2016

Coup de cœur pour les fèves proposées par la maison Lenôtre qui s'est associée au maître parfumeur Fragonard à l'occasion de l’Épiphanie 2016. Je suis d'autant plus heureuse que Lenôtre et Fragonard sont deux maisons que j'aime beaucoup !

Les six fèves en porcelaine, regroupées dans un élégant coffret de prestige en édition limitée, représentent les fleurs mythiques de Grasse, vous savez la ville des fleurs, sur les hauteurs de la côte d'Azur. Et ce n'est pas un hasard si ces fleurs sont l'iris, le jasmin, la violette, la rose le mimosa et la fleur d'oranger ; ce sont celles qui sont utilisés dans la composition des parfums Fragonard.

Le coffret contient également une fève collector, miniature du célèbre "billet doux" de Fragonard, d'un cordon qui permet de porter les fèves en pendentif et d'une céramique imbibée de fleur d'oranger Fragonard pour parfumer le linge de maison.

Encore un peu de patiente avant de pouvoir vous offrir ce magnifique coffret. Il sera disponible dans toutes les boutiques Lenôtre et sur le site internet du pâtissier (www.lenotre.com) dès le 2 janvier 2016. 

Prix du coffret de 7 fèves (incluant la fève collector, le cordon et la céramique parfumée Fragonard) : 39€ en édition limitée. 

Ces sublimes fèves seront également cachées dans les galettes "Fleur" aux arômes de fleur d'oranger, fragrance emblématique du parfumeur Fragonard et dans les traditionnelles galettes aux amandes (ce sont celles que je préfère). Yummy.

Sparkling Pavillon de la Reine

 

Chanel rue des Francs Bourgeois

Thank you Yazid for the great time I spent today at the lovely Chanel boutique in the Marais, dedicated to beauty.

I love the make-up you helped me choose. I absolutely adore "Illusion d'ombre" eyeshadow. It's soft and comfy and it makes an amazing look. I do agree that "Mirage" is the perfect colour for green eyes. I am really looking forward to offering the perfect gifts I bought for my loved ones.

It was also great fun posing with little Jude for the Chanel framed picture.

Chanel  Marais

40 rue des Francs Bourgeois - 75003 Paris

Liberty London at BHV Marais

Liberty London is at the BHV Marais for Christmas. Love.

Charming place du Marché-Sainte-Catherine

Tonight, I walked little Jude place du Marché-Sainte-Catherine, near place des Vosges, a charming little square with restaurants around it (just as a reminder "place" in French means "square"). 

Place du Marché-Sainte-Catherine takes its name from a market installed on the site of the former priory of Sainte-Catherine-du-Val-des-Ecoliers, in 1784. The square is surrounded by 18th century buildings and in the middle, there is an embankment planted with mulberry bushes. The square is nice and quiet. The perfect venue to enjoy a drink or a meal at one of the numerous restaurant terraces. BDJ cafe is known to offer the best food and to be the most friendly.

Place du Marché-Sainte-Catherine - 75004 Paris